Imagine IPS, a well-known national Internet Service Provider who has seen success in providing uninterrupted fixed line connectivity and communication solutions in Johannesburg for 16 years, has recently embarked on bringing better wireless connectivity to the east of Johannesburg.

 

The need for fast uninterrupted Internet is growing at a rapid pace and with the demand for connectivity at an all-time high, connectivity issues have recently been brought to Imagine IPS’ attention; “We realised the east of Johannesburg has signal problems and looked for a solution”. Imagine IPS took up the challenge to supply a high level of excellent service and connectivity, focusing their efforts on the East Rand.

 

The Benoni area is where Imagine IPS has set their sights as a starting point, with plans in place to make the East Rand just as Internet savvy as the North. Hands on technicians, client service satisfaction and trusted advisors have helped this company to build a reputation for their quick, efficient and effective solutions. Imagine IPS prides themselves in meeting clients’ IT needs, while their reliability is fast putting this company on the map.

 

Imagine IPS will celebrate International Internet Day by officially launching their brand in the East Rand. Paired with access points, Imagine IPS connects the market and supplies wireless solutions to their clients. The launch will be complemented with a community upliftment project at Oliver’s house, an institution that is SETA recognised, helps tutor and prepare matric students for their upcoming exams and is recognised by the Department of Education, which will be supplied with Wireless Internet.

 

According to Bradford Lotriet “Imagine IPS will be looking at rolling out this initiative to other disadvantaged schools within the area while leaving members of the East Rand community asking the question: Imagine you were not with Imagine IPS”.

“This will relieve a lot of the stress;” says Grant “as the kids all attend school and have many projects to complete and information to research, this is a true blessing”. The future looks a lot brighter for this Hope home thanks to the generous act from the revolutionised Internet company Imagine IPS who are committed to positively contributing to the communities they operate in.

Grant and Sharon McGill, the owners of Sinethemba Hope House Benoni North, along with the 28 less fortunate children who they have taken under their wing, had their dreams realised when Imagine IPS identified their needs for Internet connectivity and started supplying this safe haven with free Wireless Internet. “This will relieve a lot of the stress;” says Grant “as the kids all attend school and have many projects to complete and information to research, this is a true blessing”. The future looks a lot brighter for this Hope home thanks to the generous act from the revolutionised Internet company Imagine IPS who are committed to positively contributing to the communities they operate in.

You know the feeling of going online and entering something in the search box just to get the dreaded “You are offline” error message displayed and if your business relies on a reliable internet connection, this is not ideal.

If this has made you second guess your current Internet Service Provider and you are looking to change over to a new service provider, there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

Wired vs. Wireless networks

One of the most important considerations to keep in mind when changing to a new Internet Service Provider is deciding whether or not to choose wired or wireless network to get your business connected. In a fast paced environment the people within your business might need to be able to access the network and Internet in order to perform their duties, however stolen copper cabling can leave your business without Internet for days and therefore Wireless Internet connectivity is the best choice as this. Although wireless connectivity’s popularity is increasing, there are still companies who prefer to have wired connections as it is believed to be more reliable.

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

Businesses are now able to make calls over data by using an IP-based phone setup instead of traditional voice lines to allow for flexibility in transferring calls to smartphones, enabling employees to receive calls when they’re not in the office. VoIP technology makes this possible, as well as being able to expand the business without incurring additional expenses.

Skilled Support

If you have a small-to-medium business, chances are you don’t have your own IT department and rely heavily on outsourcing to have your technical needs met. You need to consider an Internet Service Provider that will provide you with technical support that goes further than merely troubleshooting services, they are available to give support to any users within your business that are having connectivity problems – your business might need a personable approach towards problem resolution.

These are only some of the factors that play an important role in your decision making when moving over to a new ISP.

Contact IMAGINE today to find out how we can assist you with these and other services.